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Category: Companies House

HMRC is increasing checks on cash-only businesses in the UK

HMRC is increasingly targeting businesses that operate mainly with cash — such as beauty salons, restaurants, small shops, and service-based businesses. The reason is simple: these sectors most often show discrepancies between actual and declared income. Today, HMRC uses data matching systems — it automatically compares bank transactions, expenses, and reported turnover. This allows them…
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What to do if you paid tax to the wrong HMRC account

In the UK, it sometimes happens that a payment to HMRC is sent to the wrong account or with an incorrect reference. This is not a critical issue, but it should be corrected as soon as possible. First of all, there is no need to panic — the money usually does not get lost, it…
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Director’s loan: one of the most common HMRC investigation triggers

A director’s loan (money taken from a company by its director) is one of the most frequently reviewed areas by HMRC in UK companies. Mistakes here can lead to additional taxes and penalties. Common issues occur when: HMRC pays close attention to these transactions because they are often misused or poorly recorded. Proper management of…
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Is Your Business Ready for an HMRC Check?

HM Revenue and Customs may review your business at any time — make sure everything is in order. If even 1–2 points are missing — your business is at risk. Contact us, we will review your accounting, identify risks, and prepare your business for HMRC checks.

Rules for a company’s registered office address

Under the new Companies House requirements, a company’s registered office must be real and suitable for receiving official correspondence. Using formal or “mass” addresses is no longer allowed. If the address does not comply, Companies House can change it or apply sanctions to the company. This creates the risk of missing important letters from HMRC…
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Companies House can now remove companies

Following changes under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, Companies House now has real powers to influence businesses. The registrar can not only accept filings but also check them, reject suspicious submissions, and remove companies from the register (strike off). This means that any inaccuracies, false information, or violations can have serious consequences…
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Verification Made Simple

As an authorised agent of Companies House, we can complete identity verification on your behalf, eliminating complex procedures and unnecessary bureaucracy. You simply provide the required details — we take care of the entire process quickly, securely, and in full compliance with current regulations

Personal Code for Company Directors and Owners in the UK

Under changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, the UK company register Companies House is introducing mandatory identity verification for company directors and people with significant control (PSC). After completing the verification process, individuals receive a Personal Code — a unique code confirming that their identity has been verified with Companies…
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New rules of UK Companies House

If you are a director or Person with Significant Control (PSC), you must obtain your permanent Personal Code using the link below and send it to us so we can complete the verification process:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/verify-your-identity-for-companies-house If you need any assistance, we’ll be happy to help.